E-rate (YR26-27) Network Infrastructure Upgrades at Selected Schools

The United Independent School District is seeking proposals for network infrastructure upgrades, including wireless access points, uninterruptible power supplies, campus core switches, and data center core switches. The project is contingent upon funding approval from the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program for Funding Year 2026. The selected vendor will be responsible for a complete, turnkey installation, including furnishing all labor, supervision, and tools, as well as programming all necessary components to ensure the system is fully operational. The vendor must also provide a minimum 3-year replacement warranty and a one-year warranty on workmanship for the installed system. Key aspects of the project include: • Replacement and upgrade of existing wireless access points at seven locations • Replacement of UPS equipment at four locations • Replacement of campus core switches with new switches at four high school 9th-grade campuses • Refresh of the main data center core switches • All-inclusive bid covering the costs of any necessary equipment and specialized labor required to complete the installations safely and effectively • Provision of a fixed asset report with model number, serial number, and location, etc., per campus